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Patent GB-190613942-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Seats.
Inventor: BRITTAIN HENRY
Filed: 1906-06-18
Granted: 1907-06-18
Abstract: 13,942. Brittain, H., and Keningham, H. June 18. Seats. - A detachable seat, covered or upholstered on both the top and the underside, is supported in a channel or groove of the seat frame so that it may be readily removed or reversed. The seat frame 1, suitable for railway and tramway vehicles, omnibuses, &c., is constructed with channels 2 running from end to end adapted to receive, upon the rabbets 4, the seat cushion 3 in the form of a frame 5, Fig. 3, upholstered or covered on both sides, the seat being held in position by suitable stops. The seat may be turned over so as to prevent either of the seating- surfaces, which may be differently covered or upholstered. If space permits, the seat cushion may be provided with tongues 6, Fig. 4, which extend the full length of the seat and slide in grooves in the frame, the seat being slid into position from one end. This form of seat may be arranged to drop in place by making the projections at the back in short lengths which fit into open slots, as shown in Fig. 4. One side of the seat may be a plain, shaped board, or may be a spring surface formed by sheet-metal springs 10 suspended across the frame 5.
Patent GB-190614588-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Condiment-holders.
Inventor: JONES DORA
Filed: 1906-06-26
Granted: 1906-07-19
Abstract: 14,588. Jones, D. Aug. 30, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Condiment receptacles.-In a caster for salt, sugar, and the like, the ordinary perforated top is provided with a spring hinged cover 5, Fig. 1, lined with absorbent material 7. In a modification, the cover is detachably secured to the caster by being mounted on a split ring 9, Fig. 4, and the central part 5<a> is domed to accommodate any central projection on the perforated top.
Patent GB-190615422-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Apparatus for Sifting Potters Slip and other Semi-fluids and Dry Material
Inventor: AYNSLEY HARRY
Filed: 1906-07-07
Granted: 1907-05-30
Abstract: 15,422. Aynsley, H. July 7. Sifting pottery materials.-In apparatus for sifting potters' slip &c., the sieve frame is suspended at each end by a pair of links b of unequal length, the distance between the points b<1> of suspension of the links being greater than that between the points j at which they are coupled to the frame g, so that the opposite edges or ends of the sieves a<3> are raised and lowered alternately during the reciprocation of the sieve frame by the eccentric-rod h. The frame g is secured to vertical arms f which are secured at their ends to bars e forming the frame for supporting the sieves.
Patent GB-190618490-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems of Electric Motor Control
Filed: 1906-08-17
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 18,490. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Aug. 17. Pressure-regulating valves.-A master valve for regulating air pressures in a train - controlling system consists of a main valve 26 and auxiliary valves 27, 28. The main valve is operated by a handle, the valve 27 is controlled by connected pistons 29, 30, and the valve 28 is controlled by connected pistons 31, 32.
Patent GB-190618567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Compressors
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1906-08-18
Granted: 1907-08-15
Abstract: 18,567. Haddan, H. J., [Kaiser, C. A., and Flatow, L.]. Aug. 18. Fixed - abutment type with piston having outwardly-sliding vanes. The piston drum c, rotating eccentrically in the casing a in contact with the adjustable packing-bar d, carries vanes f sliding in slots lined with plates g<1> of non-corrodible material. Diametrical rods g connect opposite vanes and are adjustable in position, as shown in Fig. 4, to take up wear in the packing-bars i. One end of each rod butts against a screw 2 screwed to a suitable depth in the vane, and a wedge h is pressed against the other end by a screw h<1>. When the screw h<1> is tightened up, by means of an instrument inserted through an opening in the end casing normally closed by a bolted-on plate, the opposite vanes are separated sufficiently to fit the cylinder. Fig. 3 shows the vertical rod g provided with a different adjustment. The lower end screws into the vane f and the upper end has a seat 8 for the engagement of a tool inserted through the opening at 4, the rod being turned bodily. As a further modification, the scrow plug 2, Fig. 4, may be made easily accessible in a similar manner. Spring-pressed ball check-valves 5 may be fitted at the outlet b<1>. The air passes through a separator p, and oil and other foreign matter is thrown down into the chamber n. The walls of the separator are left in a rough state, or may be roughened by file or otherwise, to facilitate the passage of oil from above the diaphragm o. A pipe q leads oil from the chamber n to the shaft bearing and thence to the cylinder to lubricate the surfaces in contact. The gas may be led to the inlet b through a passage, shown in dotted lines in Fig. 3, across one end of the cylinder, which is thereby cooled to some extent. In a modification, the slotted drum c is a separate structure keyed to the shaft. The rods g, in this case, are bent in the middle to pass round the shaft.
Patent GB-190627585-A (GB)
Title: Means for Preventing Side Slip or Skidding in the case of Motr Vehicles or Bicycles
Inventor: BIRD HENRY
Filed: 1906-12-04
Granted: 1907-08-22
Abstract: 27,585. Bird, H. Dec. 4. Slipping, preventing, attachments to wheels for; wheels with portable tracks.-Bands c of steel wire rope, leather, balata, canvas, or other flexible material pass round the driving-wheels a of the vehicle and round road guide-wheels b, so that the bands are in contact with the road between the wheels to prevent slipping. The bands, which engage in grooves lined with metal &c., project beyond the tyres of the wheels. The guide-wheels b are supported by brackets d, which can be moved by screwed rods e so as to adjust the tension of the bands. In another form, the guide-wheels are supported from the axles of the driving-wheels by jointed screwed rods which can be adjusted to tighten the bands. According to the Provisional Specification, two guide-wheels may be used with each driving-wheel, and more than one band may be used with each driving-wheel.
Patent GB-190627631-A (GB)
Inventor: DUCHEMIN EUGENE ADRIEN JOSEPH
Filed: 1906-12-04
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 27,631. Duchemin, E. A. J. Dec. 4. Decorticating fibres. - Relates to a tool or apparatus for decorticating fibrous plants, such as aloes, agaves, bananas, sansiverias, &c. The material is drawn by hand between a pair of jaws a, b of which the lower one a is fixed and the upper one b is pivoted to the first at d, is pressed upon it by 'a spring e the strength of which may be regulated by a screw f, and is raised for the purpose of introducing the material between the jaws by means of a treadle h and link g. The blades of the jaws are removable to facilitate sharpening etc.; the lower jaw may be secured to the trunk of a tree as shown in Fig. 4; the two jaws may be provided with slots n to receive a key for. limiting the extent to which the jaws may be opened; and the apparatus may be provided with a removable table i for holding the material to be decorticated.
Patent GB-190702087-A (GB)
Title: Method of Erecting Buildings of Hollow Concrete Blocks.
Inventor: WIESE JOHANNES
Filed: 1907-01-28
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 2087. Wiese, J. Jan. 28. Building - blocks, shown in plan in Fig. 3, are provided with end grooves 3 and holes 10 which receive bonding- bars, and grooves 9 which receive binding-wires for the bars.
Patent GB-190706444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements appertaining to Railways for purposes of Amusement.
Inventor: MARSHALL PERCY
Filed: 1907-03-18
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 6444. Marshall, P., Metcalfe, C. C., and Knowles, W. March 18. Railways for recreation.-The speed of a vehicle on an amusement railway is controlled by the rider, and means are provided whereby, when a predetermined limit of speed is reached or exceeded, the speed of the vehicle is either retarded or almost arrested. When the vehicle is propelled electrically, this is accomplished by means of the switch shown in Figs. 3, 4, and 6. A switch lever e<1>, loosely mounted on a shaft e<2>, has pivoted to it at g<1> another switch lever g. These levers travel over contact-pieces e and quadrants e<3>. The shaft e<2> is rotated by a controlling-handle e<8>, and has fixed to it a lever f carrying a catch-piece f<1> which engages with a piece e<5> fixed to the lever e. When the handle e<8> is rotated in the direction of the arrow, resistance is cut out of the circuit and the speed of the vehicle increases. As the rider continues to rotate the handle, the inclined face f<2>, of the piece f<1>, comes in contact with the fixed projection k, thus releasing the switch lever, which is drawn by the spring e<6> into the position shown in Fig. 6. The speed is thus reduced and the user has to turn his handle back to allow the pieces f<1>, e5 to engage. The levers are prevented from entirely cutting off the current by a stop h which forms the armature of an electromagnet, Fig. 5. When the current is cut off from the conductors by the main switches, the piece h descends and allows the lever e<1> to rest against the stop e<7>. Further, when the lever e' is released by the piece k, the current traverses the coil m<1> of an electrically-operated brake m which acts on the tyre of one of the wheels n of the vehicle. When the vehicles are made in the form of horses, the switch device may be operated by means of the reins. A portion of the track on which the vehicles run may be without conductors, or may be connected to separate switches so that the riders cannot start until the attendants permit them. If steam is the motive power, a device may be used to cut off steam when a certain speed is reached. A similar device may also be used to control the time of firing of an explosion motor.
Patent GB-190707371-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Curing Indiarubber.
Inventor: WICKHAM HENRY ALEXANDER
Filed: 1907-03-27
Granted: 1907-08-22
Abstract: 7371. Wickham, H. A. March 27. India-rubber juices, treating.-A rotating device is employed for producing and exposing successive thin films of latex to the action of a treating-agent, such as smoke, for the purpose of coagulating it. Fig. 1 illustrates one embodiment of the invention. The latex is placed inside a drum B having an opening on one side, into which projects the iron flue F<4> of a furnace F for producing smoke. As the drum is slowly rotated, the thin film of latex clinging to the periphery becomes coagulated, and, after passing through the latex at the bottom of the drum, a second film is deposited upon the surface of the first, and so on, until the whole of the latex has been coagulated. For treating Para rubber, the nuts of the palm Maximiliana Regia have been found advantageous for producing the smoke.
Patent GB-190708484-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cards for Exhibiting Pictures, Information or other Matter.
Inventor: BECKER HERMANN
Filed: 1907-04-11
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 8484. Becker, H. Dec. 10, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901] Picture and photograph mounts.-Pictures &c. are mounted on an endless strip d sliding on a second endless strip a attached to an exterior envelope by tabs b, a card f being attached to the picture strip in such a way that on withdrawal of the card the pictures &c. are brought into view.
Patent GB-190710641-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Leakage Detectors for Surface Contact Electric Traction Systems.
Inventor: MITCHELL EDWARD ALBERT
Filed: 1907-05-07
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 10,641. Mitchell, E. A. May 7. Testing.-A leakage detector, for use on surfacecontact electric traction systems, such as are described in Specifications No. 11,776, A.D. 1899, Nos. 667 and 19,827, A.D. 1902, and No. 14,297, A.D. 1905, [Abridgment Class Railways &c.], has an insulated sectional collector j ... j<3> placed transversely on a car, and adapted to engage the studs k after the collecting-skate has passed over them, so that, if leakage occurs at any stud, one or more windings of a relay f in series with the sections are energized, and ring a bell a or actuate a recording- instrument. The collector shown has four sections, the alternate pairs j, j<3> and j<1>, j<3> of which are connected together and through two separate windings h, g of the relay to earth. When a current passes through the relay from any section, the armature e of the relay closes a circuit, in which is included a battery c and a bell a or other indicator or recorder n, o. The distance between the inner ends of adjacent sections is greater than the width of the studs, so that when the car is rounding a curve, one or two sections are in contact with the studs, while at no time can a short-circuit occur between the studs and a rail through the collector.
Patent GB-190712289-A (GB)
Title: Improved Combination and Arrangement of Auxilliary Organs for Power Generation in a Steam-propelled Motor Vehicle.
Inventor: KEENE LANCELOT PERRY
Filed: 1907-05-28
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 12,289. Keene, L. P., and Everard, F. O. May 28. Liquid-fuel fittings; draught, inducing.-In a steam - propelled motor - vehicle, a small independent auxiliary engine is employed to operate pumps which supply liquid fuel and water to the steam-generator, and also to drive a fan for circulating air through the condenser passages. The auxiliary engine B, Fig. 2, which drives the water and fuel pumps D, E and the fan C, is supplied with steam from the generator A through pipes a<1>, a<2> and a regulating- valve a. The exhaust from this engine passes through pipes k, and is used to induce a draught in the generator A. When the vehicle is stationary, the auxiliary engine works at a low speed and maintains full pressure in the generator.
Patent GB-190718027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Valves for Percussive Rock Drills, Pneumatic Hammers, Direct Acting Pumps and Engines.
Inventor: DAW ALBERT WILLIAMS
Filed: 1907-08-08
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 18,027. Daw, A. W., and Daw, Z. W. Aug. 8. Steam &c. hammers.-In an improvement on the valve described in Specification No. 10,101, A.D. 1896, [Abridgment Class Steam engines], the valve is so constructed that the valve cylinder is of uniform bore. Considering the left - hand end of the valve, when the main piston opens a passage 99 and closes a passage 19 fluid pressure passes from the cylinder 7 to the end of the valve by passages 99, an annular space 21, and passages 9. From the valve fluid passes by passage 19 and an annular space 13 into the inner end of an auxiliary cylinder 12 when the valve moves to the right by expansion. The auxiliary cylinder 12 is then opened to the main pressure supply from an annular space 14 through the annular space 13 and the valve is thus locked. For the return stroke the main piston 11 opens a passage 19 to the annular space 10, which is always open to main exhaust 51 by passages 50. The end of the valve chamber thus exhausts, and, pressure being admitted to the other end of the valve, the valve moves over, the fluid in the inner end of cylinder 12 acting as a buffer during the latter part of the stroke. In a modified form the action is similar but the stationary piston 16 is made separate from the valve cylinder cover and has an enlargement in a recessed portion of the cylinder with rubber bufters to absorb shocks.
Patent GB-190718760-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnaces
Inventor: ANDREWS JOSEPH DEVONPORT FINNE
Filed: 1907-08-20
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 18,760. Andrews, J. D. F. Aug. 20. Furnaces with coking - chambers. -Relates to furnaces of the kind described in Specifications No. 9952, A.D. 1905, and No. 2525, A.D. 1907, in which fuel is fed into an arched coking-chamber supported above the grate. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the coking-chamber 0 is formed of sections which taper downwardly and are held in position by a transverse wedge-shaped arch O<1>. The ends of the sections are preferably shaped to fit grooves formed in the end walls and the supporting-arch. In a modification the sections of the retort are held in position between fixed and adjustable end supports. A spring may be interposed at the adjustable end to allow of expansion. The grate is ridge-shaped in the middle, and the side sections R are formed of transverse plates mounted on a shaft R<1> so that they can be rotated to discharge ashes &c. In a modified arrangement, Fig. 1<a>, the side sections of the grate are formed by rocking bars R', R<3>, which are preferably moved simultaneously in opposite directions. In another modification one or both of the side sections, and some or all of the middle bars, can be moved transversely. In another arrangement, Fig. 5, for use with small fuel, the L-shaped grate-bars K' are arranged longitudinally, and scrapers L' are fitted to facilitate the removal of clinker. In a similar arrangement with a fire-brick grate, air is supplied above the fuel in the retort through a central vertical channel. In the modification, Fig. 7, two side retorts are mounted above stepped grates V, and air may be supplied through side openings T or through vertical channels in the grate. In another modification, Fig. 11, a fixed or vertically adjustable grate Q is mounted below side shelves W, and air is supplied to the retort through openings U in the top. In all cases, doors are provided for the insertion of fuel into the retort, and air is supplied for the combustion of the distilled gases. Supplementary doors may be provided at the level of the various fuel surfaces to allow of the insertion of stoking-tools.
Patent GB-190721124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Producing Apparatus.
Inventor: MARCONNET GEORGES
Filed: 1907-09-23
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 21,124. Marconnet, G. Oct. 8, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. .Producers; washers; gas manufacture, materials for.-A mixture of powdered fuel and air is supplied tangentially to the base of a producer. Powdered coal delivered from a hopper 1 to a rotating horizontal plate 4 is displaced by an adjustable scraper 18, and falls on to an adjustable inclined plate 23 and is thereby directed in a shower in front of the entrance 25 to a blower 26. The plate is rotated by a friction roller 8 the position of which may be adjusted on a shaft 9 driven from the blower. The producer consists of a combustion chamber 30 provided with a slag hole 32, and a reducing chamber 34 containing coke. When using fuel containing a large percentage of cinder, such as a bituminous schist, a dust-separating chamber or space is arranged between the combustion and reducing chambers. In another form, the blower may be placed at the outlet of the producer, and supplied with water to act also as a washer ; or the producer may be operated by a ga.s engine.
Patent GB-190721929-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Boilers for Domestic and Heating Purposes.
Inventor: HOLDSWORTH HUGH SUGDEN
Filed: 1907-10-04
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 21,929. Holdsworth, H. S., Holdsworth, A. S., and Holdsworth, P. F. Oct. 4. Heating water.-An iron double-shell boiler A, supplying water for heating purposes, contains a copper-tube heater for water for ordinary domestic purposes, consisting of a series of tubes C of round, oval, or other section, extending from the sides and tops of two inlet distributing-boxes D through the waterway of the iron boiler to a hot-water collecting-box F, situated within and secured to the detachable dome of the iron boiler. The copper heater may otherwise be formed of sheet metal with division pieces.
Patent GB-190725030-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Wheels for Vehicles.
Inventor: HEAP CHARLES
Filed: 1907-11-12
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 25,030. Heap, C., [Moser, C. E.]. Nov. 12. Hubs.-Wheels wherein the spoke ring rides upon hard metallic balls enclosed in a hub chamber are characterized by a construction comprising two disks C on the axle stayed by crossholts C<1>, a chamber between formed by two flanged disks F, F<1> engaging a collar C<2> on the axle-box, and one or more free rings D forming two or more divisions containing steel halls B. The spokes are fitted into sockets integral with the disk f<1>, between which the stays pass and transmit the drive. The disks are fitted together in the manner of a bayonet-joint by the engagement of projections f<3> with a groove f<4> cut out to the edge at intervals. The motion of the rings is limited by grooves d. In a modification, the top and bottom of the divisions, and the ring, are set obliquely so as to form chambers of rhombic section. The size of the balls is variable. A stud may be fitted to the hub disk C and engage the disk F', so as to limit its displacement or lock the parts together.
Patent GB-190805433-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feeding Troughs for Animals.
Inventor: BURGDORF WILHELM
Filed: 1908-03-10
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 5433. Burgdorf, W. March 10. Feeding-appliances for animals.-Relates to feeding-troughs for animals which are automatically opened when the animal stands on a pivoted platform fixed to the front of the trough. The interior of the trough a, Fig. 3, is divided into two compartments f, d by a sliding partition b. The aperture in the front wall of the compartment f is normally closed by a hinged suspended shutter g connected by a bell-crank lever k, Fig. 2, to a weighted platforn i pivoted at h, the shutter g, swinging inwards when operated. When the animal leaves the platform, this automatically returns to its normal position.
Patent GB-190809049-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Car Movers.
Inventor: ENGBARTH CHARLIE EDWARD
Filed: 1908-04-25
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 9049. Engbarth, C. E. Nov. 8, 1907, [date appliedfor under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Shunting, levers for.-A car-mover comprises a lever, the length of which can be adjusted, centred on a block with removable gripping-pieces on its underside. The fulcrum block 2 has a centre block and side plates connected together by screws or bolts 8, so that they can be readily removed. Diamond-shaped gripping-blocks 11 fit into openings on the underside of the block 2, and can be removed and replaced when worn so as to present a fresh edge to the rail. The lever 1 is pivoted to the block at 13 and has a face portion 15 and a lever portion 19 arranged at an angle to the face portion, which is provided with a toe 16 of lesser width having its sides cut away as shown at 17 to provide a bearing for the wheel flange. Projections 20 provided on the lever enter slots 26 in an extension tube 25, the washer 23 at the end of the fever also bearing against the inside of the tube 25. To increase the length still farther, a portion 27 may be secured to the tube 25 by means of a bolt 28 and clamping-strap 29.
Patent GB-190810235-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Machinery for Carding Wool and other Fibrous Substances.
Inventor: WHITE JOHN FRANCIS
Filed: 1908-05-11
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 10,235. White, J. F. :May 11. Carding-engines.-In carding-machines for wool and other material, in which the outer edges, threads, slivers, or waste ends of fibrous substances are automatically returned to the feed end of the machine as described in Specification No. 1722, A.D. 1899, the waste ends are drawn down the receiving- tubes b, b<1>, and through a pipe c into a fan d, preferably of the form described in Specification No. 1721, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Lifting &c.], which breaks them up, and forces the fibres along a pipe g to the feed end of the machine. The mouthpieces e and nozzles f are made preferably of enamel or porcelain according to the design shown in Specification No. 1722, A.D. 1899. Reference is also made to Specification No. 15,673, A.D. 1897.